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BC Property Transfer Tax calculator
Property transfer tax in BC is 1% on the first $200,000, 2% up to $2 million and 3% above that, plus another 2% on residential value over $3 million. Enter the price to see your estimate, with the first-time buyer exemption and the foreign buyer tax if they apply.
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Estimate only. Confirm with your lawyer or accountant.
How is it calculated?
- General tax: 1% of the value up to $200,000, 2% from $200,000 to $2,000,000, 3% above $2,000,000.
- Further 2%: on the residential part of the value above $3,000,000. On mixed use, only the residential share counts.
- First-time home buyers: no tax on the first $500,000 if the home is worth $835,000 or less, which saves up to $8,000. Between $835,000 and $860,000 the exemption shrinks to zero. You also have to meet the residency and ownership rules.
- Additional 20%: on the residential share for foreign nationals, foreign corporations and taxable trustees in Metro Vancouver and the other specified areas.
Rates checked on gov.bc.ca on October 20, 2026. Source: Property transfer tax, Province of BC and first time home buyers’ program.
What isn’t included?
The newly built home exemption, other exemptions, and the rules for pre-sale strata. Your lawyer or notary files the return and calculates the final amount.
Before you rely on it
This is an estimate for planning. Confirm the numbers with your lawyer or notary and your accountant before you rely on them.
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